As The Athletic reported last Wednesday, the Wild’s search for a new general manager has entered the final stages with Paul Fenton and Tom Fitzgerald looking to be the finalists to eventually become the third GM in Wild history.

According to multiple sources, Fenton, the Nashville Predators’ assistant GM, was expected to be in the Twin Cities on Tuesday for a second and likely final interview with owner Craig Leipold.

According to multiple sources, Fitzgerald, the New Jersey Devils’ assistant GM, is expected to be in the Twin Cities on Thursday for a second and likely final interview and dinner with the Wild owner.

If there’s a third finalist, it’s a well-guarded secret. A final decision could come as early as next week.

In the three weeks since Leipold cut loose nine-year GM Chuck Fletcher, sources say Leipold and team president Matt Majka have interviewed at least Fenton, Fitzgerald,...